VDB-294562 · CVE-2025-20888 · GCVE-0-2025-20888

Samsung Devices libsthmbc.so out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Samsung Devices. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file libsthmbc.so. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-20888. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Samsung Devices (affected version not known). This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the file libsthmbc.so. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Out-of-bounds write in handling the block size for smp4vtd in libsthmbc.so prior to SMR Jan-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code with privilege. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.

The advisory is available at security.samsungmobile.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-20888 since 11/06/2024. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Samsung

Name

Devices

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.samsung.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

VulDB Base Score: 7.1
VulDB Temp Score: 6.8
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 7.8
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CNA Base Score: 7.0
CNA Vector (SamsungMobile): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

11/06/2024 🔍
02/04/2025 +90 days 🔍
02/04/2025 +0 days 🔍
02/12/2025 +8 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: samsung.com

Advisory: security.samsungmobile.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-20888 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-20888
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-294562

Entryinfo

Created: 02/04/2025 08:57
Updated: 02/12/2025 15:54
Changes: 02/04/2025 08:57 (62), 02/06/2025 02:07 (3), 02/12/2025 15:54 (12)
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